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The Spymaster’s Prize is now available!

February 25, 2023February 15, 2023 by Beth

It’s been a busy couple of months getting this ready, but here it is! The Spymaster’s Prize is now available on Amazon in ebook format, with paperbacks coming soon. A trip to buy baking supplies shouldn’t have ended with kidnapping. Now Elia is one of only two witnesses in the… Read the rest...

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Ordinary women in fantastic fiction add value

February 21, 2023February 15, 2023 by Beth

So I mentioned it on social media, but keeping up with all the social… everything… when I am in writing mode is really tough. The Spymaster’s Prize is done now, though, and it’ll be released on Saturday. You can preorder your copy on Amazon here, if you haven’t yet. Otherwise,… Read the rest...

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Blending magic systems

January 31, 2023January 13, 2023 by Beth

Back when I started planning to write the Artisan Magic books, I spent some time dipping back into the subject of writing craft–specifically, rules for writing fantasy. Obviously, when talking about something like fantasy, the very concept of “rules” is a little shaky, but exploring how others approach world building… Read the rest...

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A short list of my favorite unpopular tropes

January 24, 2023January 13, 2023 by Beth

One of the more interesting discoveries that came with being involved in various book communities over the years is that there are a few things that can be found in some stories that people seem to hate. That probably doesn’t come as a surprise to most people… but particularly in… Read the rest...

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Tea review: Peaches and Flowers by Independence Coffee Company

January 17, 2023January 6, 2023 by Beth

So let me start by saying this: me and peaches don’t get along. I like the idea of peaches. I like the smell of peaches. And if you like the smell of peaches, wow, you’re going to love the way this smells the moment you open the package. The concept… Read the rest...

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178 Days

January 10, 2023January 4, 2023 by Beth

After the struggle to find writing time last year, I sat down with a different plan in mind for this year: I printed out a calendar, and the first thing I did was mark out every day I knew I wouldn’t likely be able to write. Holidays went first. Then… Read the rest...

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Cover reveal: The Spymaster’s Prize

January 3, 2023December 3, 2022 by Beth

New year, new cover? It’s not the way the year usually starts, but it’s how we’re starting this time! Here’s your first look at The Spymaster’s Prize, the second Artisan Magic book and another stand-alone story that can be read all by itself… Ta-da! This installment in the series will… Read the rest...